![USA TODAY Sports on Twitter: "Inspired by Carl Nassib and Luke Prokop, professional baseball player Bryan Ruby wants to help those who may not feel comfortable coming out. @ScottMGleeson tells Ruby's story. USA TODAY Sports on Twitter: "Inspired by Carl Nassib and Luke Prokop, professional baseball player Bryan Ruby wants to help those who may not feel comfortable coming out. @ScottMGleeson tells Ruby's story.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E-ShwaRXMAkhvFw.jpg)
USA TODAY Sports on Twitter: "Inspired by Carl Nassib and Luke Prokop, professional baseball player Bryan Ruby wants to help those who may not feel comfortable coming out. @ScottMGleeson tells Ruby's story.
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Bryan Ruby '19—First Pro U.S. Baseball Player to Come Out Publicly—Says 'Gay Can Play' | Vassar College
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